Enrollment
569
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenbrier, AR
Greenbrier Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Greenbrier Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050690000270
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenbrier Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Greenbrier · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenbrier Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Greenbrier, AR.
School address
District: Greenbrier School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050690000270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenbrier Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenbrier Junior High School
Greenbrier Junior High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Greenbrier, Arkansas, enrolling 569 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.4% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 569 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #137, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 569 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Greenbrier School District also operates Greenbrier High School (818 students) and Greenbrier Middle School (583 students) alongside Greenbrier Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greenbrier Junior High School compares
Greenbrier Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 59% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 69% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Greenbrier Junior High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenbrier School District, which includes Greenbrier Junior High School.
$10,190
Per student
-17%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 53.9%
Federal 18.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Greenbrier Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Westside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Eastside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenbrier Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~569 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenbrier Junior High School
How many students attend Greenbrier Junior High School?
Greenbrier Junior High School has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenbrier, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Junior High School is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenbrier Junior High School?
24.4% of students at Greenbrier Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbrier Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Greenbrier Junior High School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Greenbrier, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbrier Junior High School?
Greenbrier Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenbrier Junior High School rank among schools in Greenbrier?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Greenbrier, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenbrier on the city page.
Is Greenbrier Junior High School a good school?
Greenbrier Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greenbrier School District?
Besides Greenbrier Junior High School, Greenbrier School District also operates Greenbrier High School (818 students), Greenbrier Middle School (583 students), and Greenbrier Westside Elementary (552 students). See the Greenbrier School District district page for the complete list.
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